The Ultimate Guide to Feel-better Gifts
We all have a bad day. What matters is that someone’s there to pick us up.
Jul 01, 2024
Yes, we’re a country of celebrants. A few “holidays” that actually fill our calendars: Hawaiian Shirt Day (Aug. 16), Talk Like a Pirate Day (Sept. 19), and National Hermit Day (Oct. 29).
Sometimes, though, we need to acknowledge events that aren’t as fun, life occurrences that can be downers. And just as with any happening, a gift to mark the occasion can bring good cheer. (FYI: Both receiving and giving gifts raise dopamine levels in the brain.)
Here are some common life mishaps and corresponding gift ideas to make someone feel better.
AUTHOR
Rob Medich is an editor/writer (“content creator,” as we say now) who’s covered everything from fitness and health (Men’s Health; Men’s Fitness; Esquire) to entertainment (New York Post; Premiere; CBS.com) to tech (Sound & Vision) to business (The Wall Street Journal).